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Lauren's parents were already upset when she didn't do her chores. When they received her bad school report too, it only ADDED FUEL TO THE FIRE.

An action that makes a bad situation even worse

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After hiding in the basement for an hour from the storm, the weather started to clear up. My father said, "Looks like we're OUT OF THE WOODS" and we all went back upstairs.

Out of difficulty, danger, or trouble

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Even if things have been difficult for you, always KEEP YOUR CHIN UP, everything will be normal and alright soon.

Remain brave and confidence in the face of stress or difficulty

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She still seems to HAVE A CHIP ON HER SHOULDER about the argument she had with her friend last week.

Being angry about something that happened in the past

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Everyone thought I would do well in the race. Getting first place was the ICING ON THE CAKE!

When something good is added to another good thing that you already have

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She started OFF ON THE WRONG FOOT at her new job. She showed up late on the first day and then got in an argument with a customer.

Off to a bad start; begin badly

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It might be better if I applied to more than 1 job, I can't put ALL MY EGGS IN ONE BASKET and risk not getting a job at all!

Depend on just one solution or course of action

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I donated £2 to the British Red Cross appeal. It may be A DROP IN THE OCEAN compared to the £5000 that someone else donated, but I know it all helps.

A very small quantity; unimportant

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I was always late for class last term. This term, I am TURNING OVER A NEW LEAF and making sure I'm always on time.

To change your behaviour positively and start fresh/clean slate

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thief

Give points!

magnet

Take 20 points!

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rocket

Go to first place!

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thief

Give points!

seesaw

Swap points!

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rocket

Go to first place!

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shark

Other team loses 25 points!

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lifesaver

Give 15 points!

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I want you to be direct and tell me, DON'T BEAT AROUND THE BUSH!

Avoid talking about the main point

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Our teacher can always SMELL SOMETHING FISHY whenever we start secretly planning a prank. He always catches us!

To have a suspicion that something is wrong

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Don't let my friend scare you. She may be sound angry and look like she's in a bad mood, but her BARK IS WORSE THAN HER BITE.

The person is not as unpleasant or mean as they may seem

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His journey has been one of RAGS TO RICHES. He started out as a market trader and now owns his own business. How inspiring!

Go from being very poor to being very wealthy

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trap

No points!

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star

Double points!

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gift

Win 20 points!

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baam

Lose 20 points!

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